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mixed use building
Chicago Real Estate Forum
Chicago, Illinois
mixed use building

Im looking at a 2-story, ~3000sq ft mixed-use building (wood-frame with brick exterior, ground-floor retail + two residential units above, unfinished basement, small 2 car garage) in the Chicago area built in 1910. I will be inspected and it looks to be in average shape. When does building age be...

Chicago water meter installations on hold
Chicago Real Estate Forum
Chicago, Illinois
Chicago water meter installations on hold

Hello, I have an unmetered rental property in Chicago and my water bill is ridiculous. The city has put a freeze (pardon the pun) on water meter installations while they "investigate" problems with old/lead pipes. Meanwhile, everyone is getting these enormous bills. I called a plumbing contractor...

Water Metered VS. Non-Metered
Chicago Real Estate Forum
Chicago, Illinois
Water Metered VS. Non-Metered

So I recently received my first water bill from the City of Chicago. My building does not have a meter so I am billed the standard rate for a 2 unit building, it was over $900. I was wondering if anyone had any experience or advice on whether or not to change over to a meter. I know the city is d...